Technical

• Built on a foundation of PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene) – widely known under the brand name Teflon™ by DuPont – Cermilon™ integrates ultra-fine particles of Boron Nitride, the only material proven to fully reinforce PTFE.
• The result is a fluoro-ceramic composite that is stronger, slicker, and longer-lasting than PTFE alone.

• Durability: Boron Nitride reinforcement dramatically increases the wear resistance of PTFE.
  
• Lubrication: Both PTFE and Boron Nitride are excellent lubricants. Together, they create a low-friction boundary film that protects engine surfaces under extreme conditions.
  
• Stability: Reinforcement does not compromise electrical or chemical properties, meaning the composite is safe and stable in a wide range of applications.

• Proven Results: In a standard 4-Ball Wear Test, a base oil with Cermilon™ and Boron Nitride scored 15% better than base oil with PTFE alone.

• Reduced friction and wear
  
• Improved extreme pressure and load-carrying capacity
  
• Lower scuffing and surface-to-surface contact
  
• Fuel savings and smoother operation
  
• Extended engine and oil life
  
• Reduced maintenance costs

TBN (Total Base Number) measures a lubricant’s reserve alkalinity—its ability to neutralize harmful acids produced during combustion. Acids from blow-by gases (SOx, NOx, and others), oxidation, and heat can corrode engine parts and degrade oil performance over time.

• New engine oils typically have a TBN between 7–10.
  
• Once TBN falls below 3, it’s usually time to change the oil.
  

Think of TBN as the engine’s equivalent of taking an antacid tablet: it helps neutralize acidity and keep things balanced.

Our EXPone® Engine Treatment HD was independently tested at 20% concentration in 10W40 conventional motor oil.

Results:

• Base 10W40 oil TBN: 9.1
  
• With EXPone® HD: 15.0 → a 65% increase in TBN
  

• Higher TBN means oil stays effective longer, potentially doubling oil change intervals.
  
• For commercial fleets and industrial users, this means major savings in downtime, labor, and oil costs.

We also validated with the High Frequency Reciprocating Rig (HFRR) test:

• Base 10W40 oil HFRR score: 163.5
  
• With EXPone® HD: 153.0 → a 6.4% reduction in friction and wear
  

Translation: Less friction = less wear = longer engine life and fewer mechanical breakdowns.